The Sokoto State Hisbah Board issues a directive banning several practices it describes as “un-Islamic” during weddings. According to reports from Nigeria, the bans include DJs and mixed-gender entertainment or gatherings at wedding events. The board also targets certain wedding items, including marriage gifts, and other practices it says conflict with its guidelines. The directive is described as taking immediate effect, with enforcement expected to apply at wedding ceremonies across the state. While the reports focus on what is prohibited, they also indicate that the action is part of the Hisbah Board’s broader role in regulating public morality and religious conduct in Sokoto. Details on the specific enforcement mechanisms and penalties are not provided in the excerpts shared, but the board’s announcement is presented as an operational change for how wedding celebrations are conducted in the state. The directive is framed as an attempt to restrict wedding-related activities to align with the board’s interpretation of Islamic rules.